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Hazelnut vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hazelnut and peanuts?

  • Hazelnut is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and vitamin K, yet peanuts are higher in vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Hazelnut's daily need coverage for manganese is 184% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in hazelnut is lower.

We used Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Peanuts, all types, raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 116% 34% 60% 176% 575% 67% 124% 0% 805% 13%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +219.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Magnesium ~168mg
~equal in Potassium ~705mg
~equal in Iron ~4.58mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0.33% 301% 0% 161% 26% 34% 55% 130% 0% 36% 85% 25%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +570.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.64mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 g
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +23.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.6%
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
~equal in Carbs ~16.13g
~equal in Other ~2.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 79% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.464 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.92 g
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Hazelnut Peanut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Peanut DV% diff.
Manganese 6.175mg 1.934mg 184%
Copper 1.725mg 1.144mg 65%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 12.066mg 64%
Monounsaturated fat 45.652g 24.426g 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 15.558g 51%
Vitamin E 15.03mg 8.33mg 45%
Folate 113µg 240µg 32%
Protein 14.95g 25.8g 22%
Fats 60.75g 49.24g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.348mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 1.767mg 17%
Vitamin K 14.2µg 0µg 12%
Phosphorus 290mg 376mg 12%
Selenium 2.4µg 7.2µg 9%
Saturated fat 4.464g 6.279g 8%
Zinc 2.45mg 3.27mg 7%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg 7%
Fiber 9.7g 8.5g 5%
Calories 628kcal 567kcal 3%
Iron 4.7mg 4.58mg 2%
Calcium 114mg 92mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.135mg 2%
Potassium 680mg 705mg 1%
Magnesium 163mg 168mg 1%
Choline 45.6mg 52.5mg 1%
Sodium 0mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 16.7g 16.13g 0%
Net carbs 7g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 4.34g 4.72g N/A
Starch 0.48g 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.64mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.497mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.063mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.42mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.221mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.701mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.432mg 0.652mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut Peanut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Hazelnut
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.815g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/nutrients
  2. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.